Energy Demand Challenges in Europe : : Implications for Policy, Planning and Practice.

• Author: Fahy, Frances.
• TeilnehmendeR: Goggins, Gary.; Jensen, Charlotte.
• Place / Publishing House: Cham : : Springer International Publishing AG,, 2019.; ©2019.
• Year of Publication: 2019
• Edition: 1st ed.
• Language: English
• Physical Description: 1 online resource (165 pages)

Table of Contents

Intro -- Contents -- Notes on Contributors -- List of Figures -- List of Tables -- Chapter 1 An Introduction to Energy Demand Challenges in Europe -- Abstract -- Exploring Energy Demand Challenges in Europe -- The ENERGISE Project as Context -- Remit of the Book -- References -- Chapter 2 Framing the Sustainable Energy Challenge and Implications for Solutions -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Common Energy Problem Framings -- Alternative Energy Problem Framings -- How Different Types of Problem Framings Generate Different Objectives, Targets and Outputs -- ENERGISE Review of 1000+ SECIs Categorised According to the Problem Framing Typology -- References -- Chapter 3 The Impact of German Energy Policy on Household Energy Use -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Socio-Material Dynamics of Household Energy Use in Germany -- Energy Policy in Germany -- Trends in National Household Energy Campaigns in Germany -- Case Study: Energiesuffizienz Project -- Investigative Approach -- Framing the Energy Challenge -- Outcomes/Outputs -- Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 4 The Role of Households in Danish Energy Policy: Visions and Contradictions -- Abstract -- Introduction -- The Danish Energy System -- Current Trends in Energy Policy -- The Role of Households in the Low Carbon Transition -- Sustainable Energy Consumption Initiatives -- My Climate Plan Middelfart: A Good Practice Example -- Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 5 Reducing Residential Carbon Emissions in Ireland: Challenges and Policy Responses -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Socio-Material Dynamics of Household Energy Use in Ireland -- Energy Policy in Ireland -- Trends in National Household Energy Campaigns in Ireland -- Case Study: SHARE (Social Housing Action to Reduce Energy Consumption) -- Methods for Intervention -- Framing the Energy Challenge -- SHARE Project Impact -- Conclusion -- References.

Chapter 6 UK Responses to the Energy Challenge: Dominant Framings and New Imaginaries -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Socio-Material Dynamics of Domestic Energy Use -- Energy Policy in the UK -- Trends in Energy Campaigns and Types of Sustainable Energy Consumption Initiatives in the UK -- BedZED: A 'Good Practice' Example -- Concluding Remarks -- References -- Chapter 7 Turning Off the Gas Tap: Sustainable Energy Policies, Practices and Prospects in the Netherlands -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Socio-Material Dynamics of Household Energy Use in the Netherlands -- Energy Policy in the Netherlands -- Trends in National Household Energy Campaigns in the Netherlands -- Case Study: The Perspective Project (Project Perspektief) -- Methods for Intervention -- Framing the Energy Challenge -- Outcomes and Outputs -- Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 8 The Energy Challenge in Hungary: A Need for More Complex Approaches -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Socio-Material Dynamics of Household Energy Use in Hungary -- Energy Policy in Hungary -- Trends in Household Energy Campaigns in Hungary -- Sustainable Energy Consumption Initiatives (SECIs) in Hungary -- Case Study: Gödöllő Climate Club -- Methods for Intervention -- Framing the Energy Challenge -- Outcomes, Successes of the Initiative -- Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 9 Slovenia: Focus on Energy Efficiency, Community Energy Projects and Energy Poverty -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Socio-Material Dynamics of Household Energy Use in Slovenia -- Energy Policy in Slovenia -- Trends in National Household Energy Campaigns in Slovenia -- Characteristics of National SECIs in Slovenia -- Case Study: REACH (Reduce Energy Use and Change Habits) -- Framing the Energy Challenge -- Methods for Intervention -- Types of Outcomes -- Conclusion -- References.

Chapter 10 From Efficiency to Sufficiency: Insights from the Swiss Energy Transition -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Socio-Material Dynamics of Household Energy Use in Switzerland -- Energy Policy in Switzerland -- Trends in Energy Initiatives Aimed at Swiss Households -- Case Study: Pumpipumpe -- Methods for Intervention -- Framing the Energy Challenge -- Outcomes and Outputs -- Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 11 Sustainable Energy Consumption and Energy Poverty: Challenges and Trends in Bulgaria -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Socio-Material Dynamics of Household Energy Use in Bulgaria -- Energy Policy in Bulgaria -- Trends in Household Energy Campaigns in Bulgaria -- Case Study: European Citizens Climate Cup (ECCC) -- Framing the Energy Challenge -- Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 12 Finnish Energy Policy in Transition -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Socio-Material Dynamics of Household Energy Use in Finland -- Energy Policy in Finland -- Trends in National Household Energy Campaigns in Finland -- Case Study: Smart Kalasatama -- References -- Chapter 13 Conclusion: Comparing Household Energy Use Across Europe-Uncovering Opportunities for Sustainable Transformation -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Governing Frameworks and Policies -- Socio-Demographic Characteristics -- Energy Mix and Material Arrangements -- Climatic Conditions and the Cost of Fuels -- Summary and Discussion -- References -- Index.